1. Advanced Placement Physics C-mechanics:
(Recommended math:
AP Calculus AB)

2. Course Description
AP Physics C-mechanics: This course builds on the foundation of physics and is designed to be the equivalent of a college-level, calculus-based introductory physics course for physics and/or engineering majors. The students will engage in the practices of science and engineering to construct a deep understanding of Newtonian mechanics using Algebra, trigonometry, and Calculus.

3. Extensive laboratory experiences are integral to the course and emphasize detailed observation, data recording, data interpretation, and statistical analysis. It is recommended that students take the AP Exam when it is offered in May. Completion or concurrent enrollment in Calculus is recommended.

4. Advanced Placement Physics C-E&M
Electricity & Magnetism
(Required Completion:
AP Physics C-mechanics
Recommended Math:
AP Calculus BC)

5. Course Description
This Course builds on the foundations of Physics and is designed to be the equivalent of a college-level calculus-based introductory physics course for physics and/or engineering majors. . The students will engage in the practices of science and engineering to construct a deep understanding electricity and magnetism Algebra, trigonometry, and Calculus.

6. Extensive laboratory experiences are integral to the course and emphasize detailed observation, data recording, data interpretation, and statistical analysis. It is recommended that students take the AP Exam when it is offered in May. Completion or concurrent enrollment in Calculus is recommended.

7. Advanced Placement Physics 1:
Algebra based physics
(Recommended math:
Pre-Calculus GT)

8. Course Description
AP Physics 1: This course develops in-depth student understanding of forces, motion, and gravity; energy and momentum; electrostatics and electrical circuits; waves and sound. It is designed to be the equivalent of a college-level, algebra-based physics course. Students will engage in the practices of science and engineering to construct an understanding of the conceptual and quantitative relationships within physics.

9. Extensive laboratory experiences are integral to the course and emphasize planning and carrying out investigations along with analyzing and interpreting data. This course replaces the former Physics G/T course. It is recommended that students take the AP Physics 1 Exam when it is offered in May. This is a quantitatively rigorous course. Thus, completion of Algebra II is recommended

10. Advanced Placement Physics 2
Algebra based physics
(Recommended Math:
AP Statistics, Business Calculus)

11. Course Description
AP Physics 2: This course builds on the foundations of physics to establish student understanding in thermodynamics; fluid statics and dynamics; electrostatics and electric circuits; magnetism and electromagnetic induction; optics; and modern physics. It is designed to be the equivalent of a college-level, algebra-based physics course. Students will engage in the practices of science and engineering to construct an understanding of the conceptual and quantitative relationships within physics. .

12. Extensive laboratory experiences are integral to the course and emphasize planning and carrying out investigations along with analyzing and interpreting data. It is recommended that students take the AP Physics 1 Exam when it is offered in May. This course is intended to build on previous physics learning, so completion of AP Physic 1, Physics G/T, or physics is recommended. This is a quantitatively rigorous course. Thus Algebra II is recommended.